Library Research Guide
Welcome to the HDFS 585 and HDFS 590 Class Guide. This guide is designed to help you navigate various aspects of scholarly research. Regardless of your job after graduation, these skills will help you become a more efficient critical thinker and researcher in the real world.
If this guide does not have the information and/or guidance you are looking for, do not hesitate to Ask A Librarian for help.
Research help
Librarians and staff are available by email or chat to answer research questions or to provide help with using online resources. For general questions, use our Ask A Librarian service, or email me (laurab@ksu.edu) for help.
Library access and research materials
Hale Library is currently in a phased opening plan. For more information, see Continuation of Libraries Services and Hale Library Hours.
Most printed library materials are still not available following the fire in Hale Library, but you can still use all of our online books and journals. Interlibrary Loan will continue to process requests, however, some requests may be delayed if the libraries that hold those items are closed.
The materials on this guide are divided into these categories:
Overview of the research process
Search tips
Evaluating sources
What are scholarly and peer reviewed articles
What's available to you before graduation
What's available to you after graduation
Using material ethically and citing
Use the tabs at the left of the screen to navigate through this guide.